Aberdeen Uni announces package of support to students impacted by Ukrainian war
It includes wavering tuition fees, free accommodation and bursaries
Last updated 27th Apr 2022
Aberdeen University has announced a package of support for students being impacted by the war in Ukraine.
It includes tuition fee waivers, free accommodation and bursaries.
The package also includes support for students from Belarus or Russia who have been awarded refugee or asylum seeker status, or who cannot return home safely.
On top of the support outlined by the Scottish Government, the university's measures consist of:
• Tuition fee waivers up to a value of £250,000 for new and returning students not eligible for support under the Scottish Government’s free tuition, bursary and loan support from 2022/23
• Free accommodation in University housing over the summer of 2022 and for 2022/23 for degree-seeking students
• Provision of laptops and other technical equipment for new students
• £50,000 to support £1,000 cash bursaries and increased hardship support
• Additional support through Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) for students transferring from universities in the region
• Acceptance of a broader range of evidence for new students’ qualifications
• Adoption of the UNESCO Qualifications Passport for all displaced persons globally
Professor Adelyn Wilson, the University’s Dean for International Stakeholder Engagement, said:
“Our University community has offered its unqualified support and solidarity for the people of Ukraine, and for our students who have spoken out to condemn the war.
“The measures announced today to support new and current students affected by the war reflect both this commitment and our position within the global community. These targeted measures build on the support we already offer to other refugees and asylum seekers, including our Sanctuary Scholarships.
“We are proud to now also accept the UNESCO Qualifications Passport for all displaced persons globally.”
Full details on the support availability, qualifying criteria and how to apply can be seen here.